US Bridges

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 65545

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.68771, -94.62939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic570 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.